In Jefferson County, West Virginia, local authorities are struggling to deal with a plaque on the courthouse honoring confederate veterans. While the county commission has voted not to remove the plaque, they did put out a statement condemning hate groups, equating antifa with the kkk and neo-nazis. Local groups have not all agreed that the county’s statement is sufficient and the pressure and controversy remains.
Emotions run high over Confederate plaque in Jefferson Co.
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